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Centennial Lakes Park

Centennial Lakes Park is a 24-acre (97,000 m2) park and man-made pond located in the southeast portion of Edina, Minnesota, United States. The first name on our list around it is U.S. Bank Stadium, 8.1 mi away. Pleasant highs of 69–83°F mark the mildest months, May to September.

Photo: Ben Franske, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Edina
5 places to stay
In brief

A garden inside Edina

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 7°, with about 54" of snow a year. When to go ↓

You can stay in Edina

Centennial Lakes Park is inside Edina, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 5 miles away

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 5 miles from Centennial Lakes Park.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Choosing a month

Plan a visit to Centennial Lakes Park around the weather below.

Jan23° / 7°
Feb28° / 11°
Mar41° / 23°
Apr56° / 36°
May69° / 48°
Jun78° / 58°
Jul83° / 63°
Aug80° / 61°
Sep72° / 52°
Oct58° / 39°
Nov41° / 26°
Dec28° / 14°
Typical highs and lows in Edina. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Edina. Edina’s full climate →
About

Centennial Lakes Park

Centennial Lakes Park is a 24-acre (97,000 m2) park and man-made pond located in the southeast portion of Edina, Minnesota, United States. The park features more than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre (40,000 m2) lake and interspersed with landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating areas, swinging benches and fountains.

In addition, the park features a miniature golf course. There is a wide space for lawn bowling and paddleboats can be rented as well.

Type
Garden
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Lodging near Centennial Lakes Park

To stay close, try Edina (5) and Minneapolis (92).

Centennial Lakes Park12345678Edina5Minneapolis92Bloomington60Eagan26St. Paul36Eden Prairie16Burnsville15Shakopee18Target FieldHuntington Bank StadiumNickelodeon UniverseGrand Casino ArenaValleyfairBde Maka SkaFort Snelling5 mi
Centennial Lakes Park12Places to stay in town
  1. 1U.S. Bank Stadium
  2. 2Target Field
  3. 3Huntington Bank Stadium
  4. 4Nickelodeon Universe
  5. 5Grand Casino Arena
  6. 6Valleyfair
  7. 7Bde Maka Ska
  8. 8Fort Snelling
In town

Edina

5 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B

You’re already here.

54,356 people

10 min drive

Minneapolis

92 places to stay · 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds

430,324 people

7 mi northeast of Centennial Lakes Park

5 min drive

Bloomington

60 places to stay · 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds

89,034 people

3 mi south of Centennial Lakes Park

15 min drive

Eagan

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds

67,109 people

9 mi southeast of Centennial Lakes Park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Centennial Lakes ParkDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Edinain town—5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B54,356$646KB−
Minneapolis7 mi northeast10 min92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds430,324$362KD−
Bloomington3 mi south5 min60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds89,034$362KD
Eagan9 mi southeast15 min26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds67,109$397KC+
St. Paul12 mi northeast20 min36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins306,684$295KD
Eden Prairie7 mi west10 min16 15 hotels · 1 campground63,075$474KB
Burnsville7 mi south10 min15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B65,244$355KC
Shakopee10 mi southwest15 min18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park49,366$375KB−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · major hub5 mi
STCSaint Cloud Regional59 mi
RSTRochester78 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Centennial Lakes Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also within reach

You can reach each of these within 13 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Good to know about Centennial Lakes Park

Is Centennial Lakes Park in Edina?

Yes. It’s inside Edina, MN.

When is the best time to visit Centennial Lakes Park?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.

What is the closest airport to Centennial Lakes Park?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 5 miles away.

Where should I stay near Centennial Lakes Park?

Minneapolis (7 mi, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (3 mi, 60 places to stay) and Eagan (9 mi, 26 places to stay).

From locals

Local tips in Edina

Questions and tips go in Edina’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.